HairerSoft Amadeus Pro

by HairerSoft

macOS-native multi-track editor with spectral repair and AU plugin hosting.

TL;DR

macOS-native multi-track editor with spectral repair and AU plugin hosting.

Best for mac-native users wanting a long-running cheap multi-track editor + spectral cleanup. Pricing: $59.99 one-time.

Category
Desktop apps
License
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Stars
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Last push
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Pricing
$59.99 one-time
Platforms
macOS

What it is

Amadeus Pro is a long-running macOS multi-track editor with spectral analysis and AU plugin hosting. Listed because it appears in indie podcast workflows where the operator wants Audacity-replacement on Mac.

Best for: Mac-native users wanting a long-running cheap multi-track editor + spectral cleanup.
Watch out for: macOS-only; small user base outside academia + indie podcasting.

Install / use

hairersoft.com/pro.html

Features

Speaker diarizationNo
Word-level timestampsNo
Streaming / real-timeNo
Languages supportedNone
HIPAA eligibleNo

HairerSoft Amadeus Pro vs Whipscribe

FeatureHairerSoft Amadeus ProWhipscribe
CategoryDesktop appsTranscription APIs
Pricing$59.99 one-timefree beta
Speaker diarization—Yes
Word timestamps—Yes
Streaming—No
Languages—99
PlatformsmacOSWeb, API, MCP

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